The Bears (3-7) jumped out to an early lead in the first half by shooting fifty percent from the field (12-24), but the Waves reeled off a 13-2 run over the last three minutes to take a 42-31 halftime advantage.

Pepperdine opened the second half with a 9-0 run to take control. The Bears pulled within 13 points at 59-46 with 7:30 remaining, but the Waves went on a 10-3 run down the stretch to seal the victory.